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ACU HANDBOOK HANDBOOK ACU £8.00 2015 ARENA TRIALS BEACH CROSS BEACH RACING BIKE TRIALS BYMX CYCLE TRIALS DRAG ENDURO GRASS TRACK HARE & HOUNDS HILL CLIMB MOTOCROSS POCKET BIKES QUAD ROAD RACING SPEEDWAY SPRINT SUPERCROSS SUPERMOTO TRIALS HANDBOOK 2015 2015 HANDBOOK January 2015 All enquiries should be addressed to: The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd., ACU House, Wood Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2YX. Telephone: 01788 566400; Fax: 01788 573585 www.acu.org.uk [email protected] The contents of this Handbook are Copyright and must not be reproduced without written consent from the Auto-Cycle Union Ltd. The various regulations contained herein become effective as at 1st January 2014. This publication supersedes previous editions. The ACU is the internationally recognized National Governing Body for motorcycle sport in the British Isles (less Northern Ireland). Formed in 1903, the ACU has a long tradition in the world of motorcycle sport being a founder member of the World Governing Body, the Federation Internationale Motocyclisme (FIM). The ACU has a major role in furthering the interests of motorcycle sport on a global basis. Domestically, the ACU provides for all forms of motorcycle sport ranging from Road Racing to all disciplines of Off Road activity and has successfully organized world class events such as Moto GP, World Superbikes, the Isle of Man TT Races and the Motocross of Nations. The ACU aims to ensure that all people irrespective of their age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, creed, colour, social status or sexual orientation, have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in motorcycle sport at levels in all roles. The ACU fully supports youth activity in all disciplines and through the ACU Academy, some of our young riders go on to become British, European and World Champions in their chosen sport. Published by: The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd. Designed by: The Ark Design & Print. Printed and bound by CPI Group (UK) Ltd, Croydon, CR0 4YY The products advertised within this Handbook are not necessarily endorsed by the ACU. Front cover photograph by courtesy of Derek Donsworth ACU AND THE AUTO-CYCLE UNION ARE TRADING NAMES OF THE AUTO-CYCLE UNION LIMITED REGISTERED UNDER COMPANY NO. 00134679; REGISTERED OFFICE: ACU HOUSE, WOOD STREET, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE CV21 2YX Patron HRH THE PRINCE PHILIP, Duke of Edinburgh KG KT OM GBE AC QSO President Emeritus The Rt Hon THE LORD JOPLING DL President The Right Reverend John Oliver Vice President C. MORAM (2015) Mrs M. MELLISH (2015) Chairman B. HIGGINS Deputy Chairman J. COLLINS Auditors Magma Chartered Accountants General Secretary G. THOMPSON MBE BEM Honorary Members of the ACU D. D. BANKS J. COLES D. SLAUGHTER Lt Col (Retd) E. P. BARTLETT T. FAIRBROTHER R. W. SMITH E. BELLARS M. FRANCIS W. A. SMITH A. BROWNLIE E. JONES K. SPRAYSON J. BUSSELL A.KING J. STONE D. R. CLAMPIN K. LYWOOD R. COLLINS D. RYDER THE ACU MISSION • To pursue the interests of motorcycling while protecting and promoting the needs of members. • To facilitate British Motorcycle Sport in the most accommodating, de-regulated and user led manner possible. • To make British Motorcycle Sport happen. Disclaimer The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd., its Directors and Officers accept no liability in respect of loss or damage occasioned directly or indirectly as a result of the publication of the ACU Handbook or Web Site. It is a matter for each individual to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of any Course, Facility or Product (including Machinery and Clothing) offered by Clubs, Venues, Landowners, Advertisers or Manufacturers and for such individuals to ensure that adequate insurance and medical arrangements have been made to protect their interest with regard to any activity undertaken. 4 contents AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2015 contents section one THE ACU ACU approved protective helmets and visors 91 ACU Benevolent Fund 94 ACU Environmental Code 104 Anti-theft initiative 15 Associate membership 93 Auto-Cycle Union Limited structure 13 Centres/Regions 22 Committee & Panels 8 Competition licence/trial registration 93 Equal opportunities/sports equity policy statement 108 Fuel regulations – National ACU 89 Insurance 109 Land Use Advisory Service 101 LARA 99 LASU 97 Medical services 118 Non-territorial clubs 16 One event licences 93 Price List 96 Recognised associations 20 Recognised promoters 19 Safety precautions 120 Serious accident checklist 117 Sound level control 86 Technical officials 66 The Motor Vehicles (Off Road Events) Regulations 1995 102 Timekeepers & timing equipment 61 Training Department 98 Useful addresses 21 Who should I contact at the ACU? 14 AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2015 contents 5 section two STANDING REGULATIONS Drag Race 345 Enduro 164 Track Racing 246 Hare and Hounds/Cross Country 188 Hillclimb and Sprint 378 Motocross 127 Pocket Bike 397 Road Racing 372 Scooter 405 Supermoto 327 Trials 202 section three ACU Historical information 454 Champions 456 section four National Sporting Code of the ACU 461 section five Rules of the Union 515 Note No discrimination is intended where references are made to ‘he’, rather than ‘she’, throughout this Handbook. COPYRIGHT (To be printed in all official programmes) All literary matters in the official programme including the list of competitors and their racing numbers is copyright and any person making illegal use thereof will be prosecuted. It is also a condition of admission to any event held under an ACU Permit that no part of the meeting can be filmed or video recorded and/or video transmitted in any way without the written consent of the promoters/organisers and/or the ACU except for the sole purpose of private enjoyment. section one THE ACU 8 committees & PANELS AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2015 NATIONAL COUNCIL South Eastern Centre Mr Peter Burrell, 40 CHAIRMAN – B. Higgins (2016) Sunnycote, Annandale Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 Marytavy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8EL Tel: 020 8300 5572/07885 682647 9QB. Tel: 01822 614355 (Office hours) [email protected] [email protected] Southern Centre B. New, 6 Coleridge Gardens, Cheshire & North Wales Centre Chris Cowplan, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 8LS. Berisford, 38 Wybunbury Road, Willaston, Tel: 02392 645114 Nantwich, CW5 7JE. Tel: 07748 234357 South Midland Centre D. Porter, 96 [email protected] Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Beds LU4 Cornwall Centre Mark Courtney, Carbis Wharf, 9BJ. Tel: 07710 435127/01582 847399 Roche, St Austell, PL26 8LA. Tel: 07810 [email protected] 885174. [email protected] South Western Centre TBC Eastern Centre Mr R G Hearn (Jack), 25 Wessex Centre Nick Steadman, 11 Watson Quinton Road, Needham Market, Avenue, Bristol BS4 3SG. Tel: 07505 187071 Suffolk IP6 8BP. Tel/Fax: 01449 721042 [email protected] [email protected] Western Centre Miss J. Jones, Woodlands, East Midland Centre M. Jessup, 54 Monks Kempley Green, Dymock Gloucester, GL18 Road, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2BS. 2BW Tel: 01531 890691/07775 524805 Tel: 02476 544463 [email protected] [email protected] East South Wales Centre Mr Derek Smith, 125 West South Wales Centre G Heywood, Glan-y-Fford, Taffs Wells, Cardiff CF15 81 Alexander Road, Gorseinon, 7SQ.Tel: 07971 153903 djshomeservices@ Swansea SA4 4NU, Tel: 01792 893457 aol.com [email protected] East Yorks Centre Mrs A. Watson, Yorkshire Centre TBC Dunriding, High Street, Castleton, SACU C Mackenzie, 28 West Main Street, Whitby YO21 2DB Tel: 01287 660577 Uphall, West Lothian EH52 5DW. [email protected] Tel: 01506 858354 Fax: 01506 855792 Isle of Man Centre Mrs Brenda Crellin, [email protected] Shilley Gniebe, Ballachurry Road, Greeba, Non-Territorial Board M. Dommett, Isle of Man IM4 3LE. Tel: 01624 801726 British Motorcycle Racing Club [email protected] Limited, Unit D2, Seedbed Centre, Midland Centre Mr David Smith, The Willows, Davidson Way, Romford, Essex. RM7 Cursley Lane, Shenstone, Kidderminster, 0AZ. Tel: 01708 720305. Mob: 07970 Worcs, DY10 4DX Tel: 01527 592797 dave@ 963572. [email protected] globalpump.co.uk www.bemsee.net Mid Wales Centre Miss A. Bates, “Little Non-Territorial Board P. Tomlin, 25 Rusper Gigrin”, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5NU. Road, Dagenham, Essex RM9 4NT. Tel: 01597 810435/07903 829447 Tel: 0208 5931237 Mob: 07711 822594 [email protected] [email protected] Northern Centre R. Wilson MRICS 180 Burnside Road, Kendal, Cumbria Year in brackets indicates expiry of term of office LA9 6EB. Tel/Fax: 01539 728565 at 31st December. [email protected] North Eastern Centre I Reavely, 35 Columbia Terrace, Blythe, Northumberland, NE24 3JZ [email protected] North Western Centre R. Livesey 1 Franklands Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancs PR2 6RX. Tel: 01772 791924 [email protected] AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2015 committees & PANELS 9 ACU LTD DIRECTORS E. Jones (2015) 18 Chapel Street, CHAIRMAN – B. Higgins (2016) Astwood Bank, Redditch B96 6DA. Sunnycote, Marytavy, Tavistock, Tel: 01527 893392/07947 319432 Devon PL19 9QB. Tel: 01822 614355 [email protected] [email protected] R. J. Langdale (2015) 1 Union Street, Louth, DEPUTY CHAIRMAN J. Collins (2015) Lincs LN11 0ES. 52 Margam Road, Margam, Port D. L. Ryder (2015) The Bungalow, Hagley Road, Talbot, West Glamorgan SA13 2BW. Rugeley, Staffs WS15 2AW. Tel: 01889 Tel: 01639 882241 Fax: 01639 773470 582563 [email protected] R. Smith (2015) 18 Alma Street, Melbourne, P. Beardmore BEM (2016) 8 Ash Tree Hill, Derby DE73 1GA. Tel: 01332 864581 Cheadle, Staffs ST10 1UQ. Tel: 01538 R. W. Smith (2015) 59 Green Avenue, 750057 [email protected] Chellaston, Derby DE73 6TE. P. Gregory (2016) 9 The Green, Saltburn, Cleveland TS12 1NF. Tel: 01287 625607 ROAD RACE, DRAG AND SPRINT [email protected] COMMITTEE R. Hanks (2017) 50 Lyndhurst Road, Erdington, CHAIRMAN – Dr. P. D. King (2016) (NTB) Birmingham B24 8QS. Tel: Day 0121 373 3 Branston Avenue, Barrow Upon Soar, 1035 Eve: 0121 686 3799 Fax: 0121 686 8700 Loughborough, Leicester LE12 8XL.